Long Beach High School vs West Harrison High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Beach High School
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–13
895 students
West Harrison High
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Long Beach High School Long Beach, Mississippi | West Harrison High Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 197 | #37 of 197 |
| National rank | #5396 of 16,910 | #6985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 895 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Long Beach | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 55.2).
- •West Harrison High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 64.7%).
- •Long Beach High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.6).
- •West Harrison High is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 895.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach High School better than West Harrison High?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 55.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Long Beach High School and West Harrison High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Beach High School: 895. West Harrison High: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Beach High School and West Harrison High rank in Mississippi?
Long Beach High School is 23rd of 197 and West Harrison High is 37th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).